Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast Episode 3

It's a short one but here is Episode 3 of the Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast 🍓 

I wanted to show off Jackson's blankie. See previous post for the pattern I made up!

Also I'm all decorated for Christmas & couldn't wait for you all to see.

I made some progress on my Julgran Sweater & just love the Gloss DK yarn I got for it from Knitpicks. The minimal seaming design of this kitschy - cute sweater reminded me of the Levenwick sweater I knitted for my friend Gus a couple years ago.

The wee rabbits picked out their sock yarns for their Christmas stockings. 😊 Such gorgeous colorways of Chroma Fingering & Felici Fingering. 

I also made a little Thanksgiving pie making video which you may like to see.

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, 

For His lovingkindness is everlasting." {Psalm 136:1}

I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving. I sure did. I'm all a go for Christmas now tho! 😄 

Love, Michelle 🍓 

The Jackson's Bay Blankie

An easy crocheted blanket 

Inspired by the iconic Hudson's Bay Blanket 

By Michelle {aka Miss Strawberry Shortgirl}

I made this blankie for my 5 year old nephew Jack. Whenever he saw me crocheting something he would ask if it was for him so I thought I'd better make him a cozy blanket. 

You will need:

5 - 6oz. Skeins of worsted weight acrylic yarn for the main color (MC)

{I used Hobby Lobby's "Crafter's Secret" in Off-white}

1 - 6oz. Skein each of 4 colors for the stripes

{I used HL "Crafter's Secret in Navy, Yellow, Red, & Jelly Bean}

Size J (5.75mm) hook

Chain 150 loosely in MC.  

{Helpful hint: you may use a size larger hook to make foundation chain.)

DC into 4th chain from hook & every following stitch. 148 sts. (Counting beg. Ch.3 not worked as a st.)

Ch.3 turn. 1 DC in every stitch. (Starting with stitch after the stitch the ch. 3 is in.)

Work 8 more rows of MC & fasten off.

Work 6 rows of Navy.

Work 6 rows of MC.

Work 6 rows of Yellow.

Work 6 rows of MC.

Work 6 rows of Red.

Work 6 rows of MC.

Work 6 rows of Green.

Now work 42 rows MC.

Work 6 rows of Green. 

Work 6 rows of MC.

Work 6 rows of Red.

Work 6 rows of MC.

Work 6 rows of Yellow. 

Work 6 rows of MC.

Work 6 rows of Navy.

Now work 10 rows of MC.

And you're done!

Easy peasy lemon squeezey, huh?

Jackson was really pleased with it!

If you make it hopefully you will be too!

Love,

Michelle 🍓 

Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast Episode 2

I received such an encouraging response from my first podcast last week! Thank you so much everyone who "liked", commented, & subscribed. Y'all are the sweetest!

I finished the two projects I was working on & just had to share them with you all in another installment. 

Here are this episode's show notes:

Finished Objects 

1. Cath Kidston colours A Good Vintage Granny Cardi by Fran Morgan 

Knit in KnitPicks Palette in Silver, Tumeric, Sky, Tomato, Blush, Pistachio, Custard, Rose Hip, & Wonderland Heather 

2. Scottie dog sweater 

Pattern Fairisle yoke sweater by Debbie Bliss
I used this chart to make the scotties.

Yarn Knitpicks Palette in Serrano & Black

{Aran colored yarn is an unknown sock yarn - possibly Kroy}

Work in Progress

Hudson's Bay Inspired blankie by me

Yarn is Crafter's Secret from Hobby Lobby

Lookie, lookie what I found!

1. Candy Shoppe fabric by Leicen 

2. Bunnies in Teacups fabric by Quilt Gate

Both from @janumfabrics Etsy Shop.

The first ever Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast!

Guess what? 

{Well, don't guess if you read the title of this post. That's cheating. 😉}

I made a crafty podcast. Eeeek!

I've just recently discovered the wonderful world of craft podcasts & I thought I'd give it a go. If you'd like to see me & hear my mumbley ramblings here it is!

I am super excited about this. 

{And a fair bit nervous too, I'll admit.}

If you're into this sort of thing feel free to pop over & subscribe to my new channel.

Here are the "show notes" as they're called in the podcast scene. 😆

Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast 🍓 

Episode 1.

Find me on Instagram @miss_strawberry_shortgirl

Ravelry MissMichelleBelle

Podcasters that inspired me:
Constance of Yarning Over the Days
Sandra of Cherry Heart
Dani of Little Bobbins Knits

Oldie but a Goodie: 

Cath Kidston Provence Rose duck cloth 60s shift.

Vintage Simplicity 7300 {Out of print}

Works in Progress:

Cath Kidston colours granny stripe cardi

Pattern: A Good Vintage by Fran Morgan

Yarn: Palette from Knitpicks

Scottie dog sweater
Pattern: Fairisle yoke sweater by Debbie Bliss
Yarn: Also Palette from Knitpicks

Plans:
Julgran Sweater by Andi Satterlund